Mission

Improve the lives of beneficiaries

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is a state corporation that administers the Alaska Mental Health Trust, a perpetual trust, to improve the lives of beneficiaries. The Trust operates much like a private foundation, using its resources to ensure that Alaska has a comprehensive integrated mental health program.

The Trust Land office protects and enhances the values of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority lands while maximizing revenues from those lands over time.

Trust duties

Enhance and protect the trust

Provide leadership in advocacy, planning, implementing, and funding of a Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program

Propose a budget for Alaska’s Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program

Coordinate with state agencies on programs and services that affect beneficiaries

Report to the Legislature, the governor and the public about The Trust’s activities

Guiding principles

To improve the lives of Trust beneficiaries, the Trust is committed to

Education of the public and policymakers on beneficiary needs

Collaboration with consumers and partner advocates

Maximizing beneficiary input into programs

Continually improving results for beneficiaries

Prioritizing services for beneficiaries at risk of institutionalization or needing long-term, intensive care